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Klara Klein, MD, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Klara Klein<\/a>, MD, PhD, a fellow in the division of endocrinology and metabolism, recently published “The Trials and Tribulations of Determining HbA1c<\/sub> Targets For Diabetes Mellitus<\/a>,” in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, <\/em>the highest impact journal in endocrinology.<\/p>\n

Following is a summary of the review, published with John Buse<\/a>, MD, PhD, chief of the division of endocrinology.<\/p>\n

Guidelines from diabetes care organizations recommend conflicting HbA1c<\/sub>\u00a0targets \u2014 generally between 6.5% and 8%. However, all such organizations advocate for individualization of HbA1c<\/sub>\u00a0targets, leaving both health-care providers and their patients confused about what HbA1c<\/sub>\u00a0target is appropriate in an individual patient.<\/p>\n

The authors outline the landmark T1DM and T2DM trials that informed the current guidelines, discuss the evidence that drives individualized HbA1c<\/sub> targets, examine the limitations of HbA1c<\/sub>, and consider alternatives for monitoring glycaemic control. Ultimately, in synthesizing this literature, they argue for an HbA1c<\/sub> target of <7% for most individuals, but emphasize the importance of helping patients determine their own personal goals and determinants of quality of life that are independent of a particular glycaemic target. They also recognize that as newer technologies and anti-hyperglycaemic therapies emerge, glycaemic targets will continue to evolve.<\/p>\n

The review article can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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